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Rebuilding a Dead iPod Game

September 7, 2026

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I loved a 2009 game called Artificial Life. It simulated real-time evolution of protozoa. I took a crack at rebuilding a modern, in-browser version based on that experience. The new version features emergent behaviors, predator-prey dynamics, and a dynamic ecosystem.

Is PHP a functional programming language?

January 17, 2022

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Eric Mann

So you think PHP is a functional programming language? Let’s look at reasons why it is and why it isn’t.

JavaScript and Closures

March 27, 2014

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Eric Mann

One of the first things I look for when reviewing JavaScript code is the proper use (and isolation) of scope.